Important GDPR Resources

Privacy regulation in the EU (including the UK) have undergone significant change: new laws impact any company (even those without a presence in the EU) that operates an EU-facing website to market goods or services to EU-based individuals and/or monitors EU-based individuals, e.g., with cookies or other similar technologies. The changes are far-reaching and will require numerous changes to the way businesses handle personal information. The new law, the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) came into force on 25 May 2018. Although Brexit is raising some questions regarding how the GDPR will be implemented in the UK, the UK regulator has been clear that the UK will closely follow the GDPR. Independent of how the UK may deal with the GDPR, the GDPR will remain an issue for anyone dealing with people in other EU member countries.

new laws on profiling, sensitive data handing, data retention and use, which will restrict what companies may do with the data they collect and how they store and handle the data they collect

new obligations on and liabilities for data processors

new breach notification requirements

increased sanctions for failure to comply, which could result in fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million (whichever is higher)

GDPR compliance encompasses more than establishing new policies; it may require changes in business operations and new technology or changes to configurations of existing technology. Becoming GDPR compliant should be a multi-stakeholder process, involving both internal company resources across the organization and external advisers.

We can help you get ready for GDPR compliance. We have a team of experienced practitioners who understand what it takes to get ready for the GDPR in a way that complements your business priorities. If you would like further information on what you should be doing to ensure that you are prepared for these changes, please contact us – we are here to help.

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